Numerous changes have been brought intoEA Sports FC 25to enhance the user experience. Like always, Ultimate Team is the major attraction for a significant portion of the game’s community, with people already investing hours.
The centre back is among the most crucial positions for your team, considering that they are responsible for defending and ensuring that the opponents don’t easily score goals. This year, the highest-rated defender is Van Dijk, and several young talents like William Saliba and Alessandro Bastoni have now made the list. Here we have the highest-rated centre backs in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team.
10Gleison Bremer
Gleison Bremer has been a rock solid centre back for Juventus, and the Brazilian international has been among the best defenders in the Serie A. His performances have helped the side to make a reemergence, and they have been consistently performing well since the start of the 2023/2024 season.
Within EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team, the player has an overall rating of 86 and is a great centre back to have in the starting stages of the game. He comes with 86 defending, 85 physical, and 82 pace.
9William Saliba
Arsenal’s uprise in recent years can be attributed to their amazing defense, and William Saliba has been one of their finest players. The Frenchman has all the right qualities for a defender, and he could guide your backline in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team.
Looking at his numbers in the game, he possesses an overall rating of 87, with stats like 87 defending, 83 physical, and 82 pace. Having William Saliba on your side will ensure your team doesn’t concede too many goals.
8Alessandro Bastoni
Another excellent defender from the Serie A is Alessandro Bastoni, and the youngster is realizing his massive potential. Over the last few years, he has developed incredibly and has become the focal point of Inter Milan’s defense. As a result of this, EA has provided him with an overall rating of 87.
Along with a great overall rating, his stats in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team look remarkable, of which the major highlights include 87 defending, 83 physical, 76 dribbling, 75 passing, and 75 pace. Thanks to these numbers, he will certainly enhance your defense significantly.
7Marquinhos
Marquinhos is regarded to be currently one of the best centre backs in the world, and the Brazilian defender has been outstanding for PSG in Ligue 1. He has been guiding their backline to several trophies domestically, and their goal is now to find success at the European level.
Similar to all the previous entries, Marquinhos comes with a rating of 87 in Ultimate Team, making himone of the highest-rateddefenders in the game. When it comes to his stats, he has solid numbers, like 89 defending, 81 physical, and 79 pace.
6Antonio Rüdiger
Ever since Antonio Rüdiger signed for Real Madrid, he has been tremendous, and his speed, tackling ability, and strong aerial presence have been crucial for the team. He has helped the Los Blancos win the UEFA Champions League, and also secure the La Liga title.
His performances have landed him an overall rating of 88 in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team, and his mere presence will enhance your team’s defense. Some of his major highlights in the game include 86 defending, 86 physical, and 82 pace.
5Rúben Dias
Manchester City has been dominating world football, and they possess extraordinary players innearly every position. Speaking of the centre back position, Rúben Dias has been a monster for them, and the Portuguese defender has helped the side win numerous trophies, including the treble during the 2022/2023 season.
EA has given Rúben Dias an overall rating of 88, and he possesses an excellent defending stat of 89 and a solid physical stat of 87. However, he isn’t extremely fast,with his pacein the game standing at the mark of 67.
4Irene Paredes
Irene Paredes ranks as one of the finest centre backs in women’s football, and she has won several laurels at both club and international levels. Her rating remains the same in EA Sports FC 25, with the developers increasing her pace slightly, while also improving her physical stat in the game.
She is a fine option to have in the Ultimate Team, but given her height, it would be hard for you to defend set pieces. Apart from that, she has amazing ball-playing abilities, and you may use her to create an attack right from the defense.
3Wendie Renard
Wendie Renard is yet another women’s footballer on this list, and she is among the most decorated players, winning a record total of 14 Division 1 Féminine, and 8 UEFA Women’s Champions League trophies. Over her career, she has been a solid defender for Olympique Lyonnais Féminin and the French national team.
Although she is now at the tail end of her career, she has still displayed good performances at the club level, which is why she possesses an overall rating of 88. She also has incredible stats in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team, with her defending standing at 91 and her physical being 84.
2Mapi León
Mapi León stands out as the highest-rated women’s centre back in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team, and she has been a phenomenal player for FC Barcelona Femení. She has been provided a rating of 89, and having her will help you to transform your defense completely.
Her overall stats in the game are quite well-balanced, with the major highlights being 89 defending, 83 passing, and 82 physical. In the meantime, her other numbers are 76 dribbling, 75 pace, and 73 shooting, making her ideal for the centre back position.
1Virgil Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is officially the highest-rated centre back, and the Dutch defender has maintained his rating from EA Sports FC 24, which also stood at the 89 mark. A major portion of the game’s community will try to get their hands on his card, considering that it is expected to be overpowered in the beginning phase of EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team.
Essentially, Virgil van Dijk has 89 defending and 86 physical, alongside a pace stat of 78. All of this coupled with his massive stature and the Aerial PlayStyles+ make him amazing on the pitch.
